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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 October 2017 (named day). It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 October 2017 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Food: Prices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effect of the UK leaving the EU on domestic food prices across the UK in each of the next five years; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

Commodity prices, exchange rates and oil prices have been observed to be the key drivers of retail food price changes. These factors will continue to apply whether we are an EU member or not.

The Government is committed to negotiating a deep and special partnership with the European Union and is conducting analysis to help inform our negotiations, including consideration of numerous trade options.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
108130
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Food Prices Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk